Plus Size Indian Outfits in Australia: A Styling and Fit Guide

Every woman deserves to feel beautiful at a wedding, festival or family celebration. If you wear a larger size, though, finding Indian ethnic wear that fits well in Australia can be hard. Many ready-made outfits stop at smaller sizes, and shopping online means you can't try things on first. This guide covers the styles, fabrics and fit tips that make plus size Indian outfits look and feel great.

Silhouettes that flatter

Anarkali suits

An Anarkali suit is fitted through the bodice and flares from the waist, which defines your shape and then skims over the hips. A floor-length Anarkali is elegant for weddings and receptions.

Palazzo suits

A long, straight kurta with wide palazzo pants creates one continuous vertical line, and that line is naturally lengthening. Palazzo suits are also some of the most comfortable outfits for long events and hot Australian days.

Straight-cut salwar suits

A knee-length or longer straight kurta with straight pants looks polished and modern. Our straight pant suits work well for work functions, pujas and festive lunches.

Sarees

A saree adapts to every body, because the drape is adjusted as you wear it. Soft, fluid fabrics such as georgette and crepe drape more smoothly than stiff silks. Pleating the pallu neatly over the shoulder gives a clean, elegant line.

Choosing fabrics

• Georgette and chinon silk: light, flowing and they drape without clinging. See our georgette suits.
• Cotton, lawn and muslin: breathable and comfortable for summer and daytime events. See our cotton suits.
• Chanderi and viscose silk: they have a soft sheen that looks festive without extra bulk.
• Heavy stiff fabrics: these add volume, so save them for accents such as a dupatta or border.

Colours and details

• Head-to-toe single colours or tone-on-tone outfits create a long, streamlined look.
• Vertical embroidery, a centre panel or a long placket draws the eye up and down.
• A V-neck or sweetheart neckline elongates the neck and upper body.
• Rich jewel tones such as wine, emerald, teal and royal blue look luxurious. Pastels look fresh for daytime events.
• Don't be afraid of prints. Medium-sized florals and all-over motifs are very flattering.

Getting the fit right when you shop online

1. Measure your bust, waist and hips in inches with a soft tape, over the undergarments you plan to wear.
2. Check the sizes listed on each product. Many of our salwar suits come in sizes up to 46, and some are available up to 50 or 52.
3. Allow ease. Indian suits are generally designed with a little room. If you are between sizes, choose the larger one.
4. Look at the length. Kurta and pant lengths vary, so check the product details if you are petite or tall.
5. Ask us. If you are unsure about a size, contact us before you order and we will help you choose.

Where to find plus size Indian outfits in Australia

At Sakhi Fashions we stock a growing range of plus size salwar kameez, palazzo suits, pant suits and sharara suits. You can search plus size on our site to see the current range, or browse our salwar kameez collection and check the sizes on each product. Items in our ready-to-ship collection are stocked at our Perth store, with Australia-wide delivery to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and beyond.

Style has no size limit. Choose the outfit that makes you feel confident, and enjoy the celebration.